Case study

Google Ads Optimisation

Optimised Google Ads campaigns for a heavy haulage company. Reduced CPC by 22% and increased CTR by 35%.

Google Ads optimisation checklist with the Google Ads logo

Client: Collett & Sons (in-house) · Role: Marketing Executive

Overview

Collett & Sons ran Google Ads campaigns to generate enquiries from potential heavy haulage and logistics clients. I was responsible for optimising these campaigns to improve performance and reduce wasted spend.

The challenge

The existing campaigns had high cost-per-click and moderate click-through rates. Targeting needed refinement to reach the right decision-makers in power, energy, and industrial transport.

My approach

Audience Targeting: Refined audience segments to focus on industries most likely to need heavy haulage services: renewable energy, transformer manufacturers, and construction.

Keyword Refinement: Analysed search term reports to identify high-performing keywords and eliminate irrelevant ones. Added negative keywords to tighten targeting.

Ad Copy Testing: Ran A/B tests on headlines and descriptions, testing different value propositions to find what resonated most.

Bid Strategy: Adjusted bidding strategies to prioritise high-intent searches while maintaining cost efficiency.

Results

  • Cost-per-click reduced by 22%.
  • Click-through rate increased by 35%.
  • Improved enquiry quality from better-targeted campaigns.

Tools used

  • Google Ads
  • Google Analytics (GA4)
  • Google Keyword Planner

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